Renewable Rewards Buyback Program
If you have solar panels, you can get rewarded for your excess solar energy.
You’ve already taken a big step toward helping the planet by making the eco-friendly choice to install a solar panel system. Let us help you make the most of your investment with Renewable Rewards — a solar buyback program that gives you credit for excess renewable energy produced by your solar panel system. When you sign up for Renewable Rewards, you can save on your energy costs and shrink your carbon footprint, too.
Enter your ZIP code to find a
Renewable Rewards plan in your area.
Current customer? Call us to enroll.
Here’s how it works:

With a Renewable Rewards plan, you’ll enjoy:

100% renewable backup energy
When you use grid electricity, we’ll make sure it’s 100% renewable.

Bill credits
Receive credit for the excess solar energy you send to the grid.1

Plan flexibility
If you have solar panels, you can get rewarded for your excess solar energy.
Why choose Green Mountain Energy?
- We buy back the excess electricity you produce.
- When you need energy from the grid, we match your usage with 100% renewable energy.
- We share your goal of making a positive impact on our planet. With Renewable Rewards, a typical Texas household using 1,132 kWh per month can prevent an estimated 19,012 pounds of CO2 emissions a year. That’s like not driving 23,291 miles!2
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to start earning credits?
See if a Renewable Rewards plan is available in your area.
Current customer? Call us to enroll.
1 Subject to limitations. Please see your contract documents for details.
2 Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2019. Waste Reduction Model (WARM), Version 15, February; impact statistic based on the average vehicle carbon emissions per mile driven in the U.S.